used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
at or in the front
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
any thing at all
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
don't
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From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
else
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From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
ethological
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From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, there's no particular reason that you should know what you are doing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
Gristmille
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From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
of great significance or value
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
engage in
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
not any; not one
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In fact, there's no particular reason that you should know what you are doing.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In fact, there's no particular reason that you should know what you are doing.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
express in words
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In fact, there's no particular reason that you should know what you are doing.
soul-grasping
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From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
that's
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From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
there's
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From this reading In fact, there's no particular reason that you should know what you are doing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But," he grasped her chin sharply and threw her head back with an artistic touch that jarred her teeth, "it is important that you do what I say.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
except if; if not
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
Verbeena
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From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mighty Gristmille gave her no time to recover but plunged right ahead with his ethological processes concerning herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The story of this picture which I am about to make in order that it may ring down the ages is soul-grasping and spirit stirring," said the director to Verbeena in a greatly animated manner, "and that's all you need to know about it in order to know about what you are doing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And don't you try to do anything else unless you are ambitious to end your life as a canned chicken."
